All USD majors by area
- Business & Finance · 8
- Humanities & Languages · 8
- Science & Math · 8
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Engineering · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | $69,240 | $109,142 | $24,969 |
| Finance | $64,819 | $93,099 | $23,508 |
| International Business | $48,463 | $85,285 | $19,197 |
| Marketing | $56,313 | $83,562 | $21,375 |
| Business Administration | $51,056 | $79,678 | $22,250 |
| Real Estate | $54,073 | $78,044 | $21,000 |
| Business Economics | — | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | $22,475 | $68,752 | $24,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $54,474 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | $21,500 |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | $24,281 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemistry | $48,728 | $83,380 | $27,500 |
| Neuroscience | $33,641 | $72,910 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $54,223 | $59,950 | $25,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | $58,517 | $23,000 |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | $80,073 | $110,314 | $29,276 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $77,962 | $91,848 | $26,093 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Industrial Engineering | $80,644 | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $104,948 | $149,847 | $19,719 |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $40,776 | $68,913 | $25,000 |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former USD students earn a median $86,522 ten years after starting college, more than 88% of California colleges we cover. 84% graduate within six years.
USD majors questions
How many majors does USD offer?
University of San Diego offers 43 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Business & Finance and Humanities & Languages.
What is the highest-paying major at USD?
Computer Science graduates from University of San Diego earn a median $149,847 four years after graduating, the highest of the 20 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $19,719.
Which USD majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Sociology graduates earn the least: a median $54,338 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to University of San Diego overview